First Citizens Foundation Inc
Historical FunderRaleigh, North Carolina · EIN 57-1108547 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PETER BRISTOW |
|---|---|
| Address | 1230 MAIN STREET, COLUMBUS SC 29201 |
| Phone | 8037332020 |
| Form and materials | REQUEST FOR GRANT FORM TO BE COMPLETED |
| Deadlines | NO RESTRICTIONS |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
95% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Sc Educational Foundation | Columbia, SC | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Richland County School | Columbia, SC | Grant | $40,000 |
| Heathwood Hall | Columbia, SC | General purpose | $33,333 |
| Greenwood Genetic Center | Greenwood, SC | Grant | $30,000 |
| Columbia Musem of Art | Columbia, SC | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Charleston Symphony | Charleston, SC | Grant | $20,000 |
| Dorchester Heritage Center | Saint George, SC | Grant | $17,500 |
| United Way of Anderson County | Anderson, SC | Grant | $16,500 |
| Best Nc | Cary, NC | Grant | $15,000 |
| Piedmont Technical College Fdn | Greenwood, SC | Grant | $15,000 |
| Charleston Day School Inc | Charleston, SC | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Summerville Parks Foundation | Summerville, SC | General purpose | $12,500 |
| Mcleod Health Foundation | Florence, SC | Grant | $12,500 |
| Care House of the Pee Dee Inc | Florence, SC | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Oconee County Habitat for Huma | Seneca, SC | Grant | $10,000 |
| Morris College | Sumter, SC | Grant | $10,000 |
| The School Foundation | Florence, SC | Grant | $10,000 |
| The Outreach Farm | Pawleys Island, SC | Grant | $10,000 |
| The Pendleton Foundation for Black Histo | Pendleton, SC | Grant | $10,000 |
| Jasmine Road | Greenville, SC | Grant | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Costal Carolina | Myrtle Beach, SC | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Brookgreen Gardens | Murrells Inlet, SC | Grant | $10,000 |
| South Carolina Governors School For Science and Mathematics Foundation Inc | Columbia, SC | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Greenwood Community Theatre | Greenwood, SC | Grant | $7,500 |
| A Father's Place | Conway, SC | Grant | $7,500 |
| Greater Florence | Florence, SC | Grant | $7,500 |
| Building Florence Together Community Development Corp | Florence, SC | General purpose | $7,250 |
| Horry Georgetown Tech College Fdn | Myrtle Beach, SC | Grant | $7,000 |
| Miracle Hill Ministries Inc | Greenville, SC | General purpose | $6,667 |
| The Orton-Gillingham Center | Mount Pleasant, SC | Grant | $6,000 |
| Amor Healing Kitchen | Charleston, SC | Grant | $6,000 |
| Vision to Learn | Los Angeles, CA | Grant | $5,000 |
| Cliff's Residents Outreach | Travelers Rest, SC | Grant | $5,000 |
| York Technical College Foundation | Rock Hill, NC | Grant | $5,000 |
| Marlboro Academy Inc | Bennettsville, SC | Grant | $5,000 |
| Harvest Hope Food Bank | Columbia, SC | Grant | $5,000 |
| The Manna House | White House, TN | Grant | $5,000 |
| The Champions Center | Anderson, SC | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Eastern Carolina Homelessness Org | Myrtle Beach, SC | Grant | $5,000 |
| Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Assault | Florence, SC | Grant | $5,000 |
| Mental Health America South Carolina Aiken County | Aiken, SC | Grant | $5,000 |
| Camp Happy Days Inc | Charleston, SC | General purpose | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $561,750 | 42 |
| 2024 | $668,333 | 37 |
| 2023 | $758,667 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349101965
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 57-1108547
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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